Catch a Barra to a Whiting and Everything In Between

Sure, everyone knows about the deep-sea fishing opportunities off Cairns – it’s one of the world’s most famed deep-sea fishing locations and has even attracted some of Hollywood’s biggest names to try their luck for a marlin. And everyone knows about the Great Barrier Reef. But what’s not so talked about are the world-class fishing options close to Cairns in the Net Free Zone. And you don’t even need a boat. This region includes many areas easily accessible by land. The headlands around Cairns provide many areas where fish naturally congregate, while the area’s stunning white-sand beaches are full of stunning fishing spots where you can catch everything from whiting to barramundi. If you do have a boat, Cairns offers a huge tidal estuary that stretches for 85-kilometres and is a boatie’s dream, with everything from golden snapper to grunter lurking below. Or there’s the Barron River, which is one of Queensland’s most significant catchment areas and is full of huge barramundi The best time to fish is the warmest time, so be sure to cover up from the sun, watch out for saltwater crocodiles and jelly-fish and pack plenty of water along with Queensland’s famed fishing refresher, XXXX Gold..